Mirch Masala (1987)
Original title: मिर्च मसाला
Mirch Masala is a 1987 Hindi-language drama movie directed by Ketan Mehta, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri.
Early-1940s, rural British India. When a woman decides to fight against the village's despotic subedar and is supported by the guard of the local spice factory, more women join to defy the prevailing oppression.
Quick answers
What is Mirch Masala about?
Early-1940s, rural British India. When a woman decides to fight against the village's despotic subedar and is supported by the guard of the local spice factory, more women join to defy the prevailing oppression.
When was Mirch Masala released?
Mirch Masala was released on 18 February 1987.
How long is Mirch Masala?
Mirch Masala runs 2h 1m.
Who made Mirch Masala?
Mirch Masala was directed by Ketan Mehta.
Cast
- Smita Patil as Sonbai
- Naseeruddin Shah as Subedar
- Om Puri as Chowkidar Abu Miya
- Deepti Naval as Saraswati
- Suresh Oberoi as Mukhi
- Benjamin Gilani as Masterji
- Harish Patel as Pandit
- Paresh Rawal as Villager
- Amole Gupte
- Dina Pathak as Maanki, factory worker
- Ratna Pathak Shah as Factory worker
- Supriya Pathak as Factory worker